Job description

Annual Giving and Membership Manager

This position is full-time, and applicants must be willing and able to be physically based at the National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia but are given the option to telework up to two days per week.

The Army Historical Foundation (AHF) was established in 1983 as a member-based charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to raise funds to build the National Museum of the U.S. Army and manage revenue generation operations in the Museum facility. Our funding also helps acquire and conserve Army historical art and artifacts, support Army history educational programs, research, and publication of historical materials on the American Soldier, and provide support and counsel to private and governmental organizations committed to the same goals.

About The Position

The Annual Giving and Membership Manager reports to the Vice President of Development of the Army Historical Foundation. This position is responsible for oversight and independent direction of vendor production, professionally developing and adhering to budgets and forecasts, and the accuracy and timeliness of the mailings and marketing materials delivered to our target audience. The incumbent will be responsible for messaging of fundraising programs, including Membership and Annual Giving while maintaining the corresponding recognition features.

The Annual Giving and Membership Manager plays a pivotal role in the Foundation’s growth, fundraising, and communications strategies across all departments, identifying targets and analyzing the productivity of the many initiatives toward furthering our financial and non-financial objectives.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Direct the following fundraising, member and donor programs, from design and development specifications to launch, create the donor marketing plan/budget and materials to promote and support the programs, and execute to maximize net dollars to support the Foundation’s mission.

• Direct mail program (acquisition mailings, house file mailings, and acknowledgement and fulfillment)
• Direct the Museum Foundation Membership program
• Manage the existing member benefit programs
• Plan and execute converting Museum visitors to new members
• Integrate channels and implement strategies (including review of creative concepts, copy, and target lists) for both the Membership program and fundraising campaign, to include:
• Create an integrated donor program advertising and promotion schedule, and oversee design and production of promotional materials.
• Work with the VP of Development to create the Membership and Annual Giving program budget and revenue forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting rules with requesting prior approval on purchase orders and track department invoices for each initiative.
• Coordinate with the Data Services Director data code tables to track, identify, and sort the customer service database for retrieval and analysis.
• Prepare and distribute detailed analytical and executive summary reports for the membership program .
• Coordinate annual giving and membership plans with Major Gifts Officers to maximize moves management.
• Set rules for acknowledgment/fulfillment production and inventories with data, commemorative brick vendor, and new programs as executed.
• Promote and secure donations for the “Be A Part of the Museum” programs to include bricks, trees, benches, unit tributes, theater seats, and Veterans' Hall.
• Coordinate design and production of marketing materials as needed.
• Lead fundraising/promotions at various MSO/VSO tradeshows.
• Act as The 1814 Society Program Manager
• Management of this 3,300+ member donor group with development and execution of membership renewal mailings.
• Develop and conduct an annual event for members.
• This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum three years of experience in grassroots outreach in the non-profit sector; experience in volunteer coordination and fundraising operations preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Interpersonal communication skills are a must.
• Travel is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Army Historical Foundation is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Belvoir, VA 22060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience in grassroots outreach do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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